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When did Bridget Riley start creating Op Art?

  • 1950s

  • 1940s

  • 1960s

  • 1970s

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In the 1950s, Bridget Riley, a British artist known for her pioneering work in Op Art, began creating mesmerizing paintings that explored the effects of optical illusions and visual perception. Her distinctive geometric compositions, often featuring bold stripes and contrasting colors, generated dynamic patterns that seemed to move and pulsate, challenging the viewer's perception and blurring the boundaries between art and reality.
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